Shang looked at the pleading Yang Ziru and then at me, who was giving him a ‘if you arrange this marriage, you’re dead’ look. He stood up and squeezed out a few words: “I’m going to the bathroom.” As he was about to leave, we both grabbed him back: “Don’t even think about leaving before making a decision!”
Shang helplessly sat down, his beautiful eyebrows furrowed tightly.
I muttered softly, “I really don’t understand what you’re thinking. It’s a waste of brain cells. The imperial decree is dead, and the previous emperor is already gone. What are you still hesitating about?” Shang’s eyebrows became even more tightly knitted.
Half an hour passed while I cracked melon seeds and Yang Ziru pretended to drink tea, when suddenly Shang uttered, “I have an idea.” The melon seed in my mouth almost choked me, and Yang Ziru nearly sprayed her tea. We both exclaimed, “Spit it out!”
On the day of departure to the Beggar’s Sect, I forcibly brought Yu Mo along, regardless of his willingness. As a result, the management of the First Under Heaven Hall fell to the manager of the four halls, who was left to grit his teeth without Moran and me. Xiao Yuan was also there, making me particularly at ease.
Yang Ziru led us in disguise to the Beggar’s Sect, aware that even among beggars, there might be martial arts masters.
The Dog-Beating Staff technique was no joke. Although I was confident in my martial arts skills, I had no faith in protecting the three people with weaker abilities while facing a master.
Was it necessary to look so ugly in disguise?! Wearing beggar’s clothes? “I’ve never dressed so raggedly in my life!”
My complaint was met with Yang Ziru raising an eyebrow. “Oh, Boss Ling, these clothes are beneath you. But remember, you were the one who wanted to come. If you’re unwilling, you can go back now.”
That girl really had a sharp tongue! I took a breath and chose silence, just walking beside Yu Mo, who also seemed displeased. Meanwhile, Yang Ziru stared at Moran adoringly: “Wow, even dressed as a beggar, he’s so handsome!”
Moran looked visibly annoyed. Today, I saw the truth in the saying “love makes one blind.”
